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Is it true that almost half of Americans don't pay income tax? We answer your questions about Congress and the federal government.
House, Senate disagree on 1099s
The House and the Senate disagree on how to pay for a proposal to eliminate a reporting requirement for small businesses they want to eliminate.
House Republicans are trying to keep federal tax collectors on a short leash by using their newfound leverage over funding and oversight of the IRS.
The freshmen of the 112th Congress are not only trying to find the quickest routes to the committee rooms and cafeterias, but are also introducing their first bills.
Deficits set up spending showdown
Armed with new budget figures that show a record deficit this year, Republicans are expected to press forward with aggressive spending cuts.
House tax writers plan to begin debate next week on the most significant overhaul to the tax code in 25 years.
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The Beat: How Government Works
In this episode of "The Beat," we talk with Roll Call Associate Editor Paul Singer about a new project exploring the behind-the-scenes work that makes government function.
The Beat: Defense
Congress.org editor Ryan Teague Beckwith and CQ defense reporter John Donnelly discuss the latest in defense news.
Alerts from Groups and Organizations
Urge Congress to Extend the Lautenberg Amendment
by Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society on August 3
Help Eliminate the Disparity in Coverage for Chemotherapy
by International Myeloma Foundation on August 3
Faces of the Famine
by International Rescue Committee on August 2
Great News! National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week 2011
by National Coalition for Literacy on August 3
Bizarre Government Spending at NIH
by Traditional Values Coalition on August 2
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